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2. Sleep apnea: causes, symptoms, treatments, and how it ... - AOL

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   Treatment-emergent central sleep apnea (TECSA), ... During the study, patients are hooked up to a series of monitoring devices that record brain activity, eye movements, heart rate, breathing ...

3. The only FDA-approved device inside the body to treat sleep apnea

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   Studies show most patients show significant sleep improvement with the device. Batteries have to be changed through a simple procedure every 10 to 12 years and most insurance companies cover the cost.

4. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   The "Pillar" device is a treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea; it is thin, narrow strips of polyester. Three strips are inserted into the roof of the mouth (the soft palate ) using a modified syringe and local anesthetic, in order to stiffen the soft palate.

5. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   CPAP is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, in which the mild pressure from the CPAP prevents the airway from collapsing or becoming blocked. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] CPAP has been shown to be 100% effective at eliminating obstructive sleep apneas in the majority of people who use the therapy according to the ...

6. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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   Mandibular advancement splint. A mandibular splint or mandibular advancement splint is a prescription custom-made medical device worn in the mouth used to treat sleep-related breathing disorders including: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), snoring, and TMJ disorders. These devices are also known as mandibular advancement devices, sleep apnea oral ...

7. Positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Positive airway pressure ( PAP) is a mode of respiratory ventilation used in the treatment of sleep apnea. PAP ventilation is also commonly used for those who are critically ill in hospital with respiratory failure, in newborn infants ( neonates ), and for the prevention and treatment of atelectasis in patients with difficulty taking deep breaths.